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noun

Definition of upside

as in downside

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Noun

Marshall emerged as the successor to Jalon Daniels during the preseason and has shown flashes of his upside and potential. — Steven Johnson october 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 Others require more capital than the potential upside can justify. — Michael Ligon, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Preposition

Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside

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Noun

Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Maybe not, but the upside would never trump the downside because the jig was up.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of downside

Preposition

An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.

— DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026

Definition of upon

Noun

The back seat was somewhat compromised in headroom and legroom (and torso room, thanks to a giant center console), but the car’s curves more than made up for its flaws—at least, from the driver’s seat.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Appearing at a promotional event in Mexico City, Kardashian debuted a sharp, shoulder-grazing cut, worn poker-straight with a beautifully blunt finish and the softest inward curve at the ends.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of curve

Preposition

Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
In my view, the Sentinel seemed to base this on Culver’s suspension from office as the one and only factor.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of on

Noun

Hiring in 2026 has resulted in an uneven demographic shift in the workforce, according to survey estimates analyzed by the Post.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
If there is a starquake, a sudden shift in the neutron star crust, the magnetic field gets shaken violently.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of shift

Preposition

Catholics have used Scripture to argue for and against deportations and strict immigration enforcement.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
This comes after Toney also already set the school record for single-game receiving yards in the season opener against Stanford.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of against

Noun

Once Scottie’s released from the hospital, the film takes a very dark turn.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
These contracts, typically guaranteed for two or three years, turned loyal firm stewards, waiting their turn for top dollar, into free agents ready to jump.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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